Thanks for wanting to discover more about me and my business! 

 

I'm Jon Porteous and I've been cycling for as long as I can remember.  I've been riding road bikes and mountain bikes for many decades, and love to set myself new cycling challenges, including Ride London 100 and Struggle Dales.

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For 10 years I lived in Jersey, Channel Islands, where there is an abundance of cycle shops for an island of only 45 square miles.  In 2016, I moved back to the UK (and Bicester specifically), where I realised that there aren't many places to get my bikes serviced or repaired.  Once you do find somewhere, it's then difficult to book in your bike at a convenient time.  So, in 2018, JP Cycle Services was born.

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Cytech is the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle mechanics - I hold the highest Cytech qualification of Cytech Master Technician.  I regularly update my training to keep up to date with the developments in the industry, including the trend towards e-bikes.

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I not only offer my services as a mobile bicycle mechanic in the local area, but I also offer private cycle coaching, Bikeability training in schools and Dr Bike sessions, as well as guided rides.

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I was employed for several years as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant and I hold the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF).  I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, Safeguarding, Outdoor First Aid and full public liability insurance.